Objecting to the plans
Until the planners report is submitted to the city council’s planning committee, you are still able to object to the plans. A date has not been announced for when the plans will be heard at committee. Please follow the link to the planning application to keep an eye on the council’s dates.
Please quote all three planning reference numbers in your objections to the council or fill out a form on their website for each of the planning references even if you repeat what you say in each one.
08/00002/LB Alterations to listed walls, part of mixed use development comprising 129 residential units, offices, café restaurant and associated flood defences and measures.
08/00003/FPA Mixed use development of 129 residential units offices, café restaurant
and associated flood defences and measures. (This refers to the whole proposed development)
08/00019/CAC Demolition of Public Baths, Toilets, Pavilion, Creche, Outbuildings and Substation as part of mixed use development comprising 129 residential units, offices, café restaurant and associated flood defences and measures. For full details of the plans go to the City Council Website following this link http://publicaccess.durhamcity.gov.uk/
publicaccess/tdc/DcApplication/applicationsearchform.aspx and type in the reference numbers. The plans can be viewed online and at Durham City Council offices at Byland Lodge, Durham City.
You are able to make your comments about the plans online on the planning application site.
For help with making an objection please follow the link which gives advice on how
to write a letter to planners http://www.planning-applications.co.uk/objection.ht
Points to help you object to the plans
Loss of the Play Hut, oldest playgroup in Durham (estb 1964)
The Playhut playgroup situated on University land behind the swimming baths, the oldest playgroup in Durham which opened it’s doors to pre-school children in 1964, is about to be closed as the land it currently occupies forms part of the Elvet Waterside development. Despite promises to the contrary the University and Banks the developer now say that closure is imminent as they have been unable to find anywhere for it to be re-housed. This is another shameful loss to the local community as a result of the proposed development. If you feel strongly about this closure, please contact us and we will put you in touch with other concerned individuals.
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Send a letter
Send a letter to the planners stating your objections to the development proposals.
Send a letter to Bill Bryson.
Bill Bryson
c/o Will Francis
Greene & Heaton
37 Goldhawk Road
London
W12 8QQ
Bill Bryson recently wrote passionately in the Durham Times about his love of Durham – see press release (no 8) . Bill is also Chairman of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) who campaign against the development and subsequent loss of the English countryside. Why not write a letter or email Bill at the CPRE campaigns@cpre.org.uk and ask him to take a stand against the loss of the green space in the city he obviously loves. See one Durham resident’s letter
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